Thorndike: Trial and Error
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In Thorndike's theory of learning, the 'Law of Readiness' is primarily related to which of the following?
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Thorndike's 'Law of Readiness', one of his primary laws of learning, states that when a person is physically and mentally prepared (motivated) to learn, they learn more quickly. It is fundamentally associated with the desire to learn, motivation, and interest.
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